National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 months ago
Staff Attorney – Stay Housed LA Program
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is committed to social justice and community support. They are seeking a licensed attorney to join their eviction defense team, focusing on defending tenants against eviction and implementing a right to counsel program in Los Angeles.
LegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide counsel and advice on a variety of housing matters and represent tenants in administrative hearings with local housing authorities and through trial in unlawful detainer proceedings
Manage a varied caseload
Operate weekly “know your rights” clinics for tenants
Prepare educational materials
Participate in community events
Collaborate with pro bono partners
Work with student volunteers and pro bono volunteers
Qualification
Required
Licensed attorney
Experience in eviction defense
Ability to manage a varied caseload
Experience in representing tenants in administrative hearings and unlawful detainer proceedings
Ability to prepare educational materials
Experience in operating 'know your rights' clinics for tenants
Ability to participate in community events
Experience in collaborating with pro bono partners
Ability to work with student volunteers and pro bono volunteers
Willingness to travel to NLSLA program offices, courthouses, and other locations throughout Los Angeles County
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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